Are these features any different, though, from sweet alyssum, which is easier to find? While candytuft might have an edge because it's a perennial, sweet alyssum might be better for some gardens ...

Although its hardy in USDA growing zones 5 to 9 it's not always perennial. This is an undemanding plant that performs best and can be grown almost anywhere as an annual. Sweet alyssum works ...

Flowering perennials, annuals and bedding plants will ... Lightly shearing over aubrieta, lavender and alyssum after flowering combines deadheading with light pruning. It will prevent leggy ...